The inland city, just three hours drive from Sydney, is home to a number of national attractions that hold and share the essence of Australia.
Discover where Australia's stories live at the National Museum of Australia where popular and important objects are housed in the First Australians gallery including a large collection of bark paintings and ochre used by Aboriginal artists more than 50,000 years ago. The social history museum has a focus on Indigenous histories and cultures, and histories of European settlement.
Visit the National Gallery of Australia to view Australia's national art collection which has more than 165,000 works and includes Australia's largest collection of Indigenous Australian artwork. Wander through world-class exhibitions and the impressive Sculpture Garden with its drifting Fog sculpture. While outdoors take the time to enter American artist James Turrell's impressive Within without Skyspace — best viewed at dawn or dusk.
The Australian War Memorial is one of the world's great museums tells the stories of the people and events that have shaped the nation. See some of the world's most significant war relics and experience the film Over the front: The great war in the air, produced by renowned director Peter Jackson. Discover treasures from the Australian War Memorial's archives in the ANZAC Voices exhibition. ANZAC Voices will remain on display until the redeveloped First World War galleries open in late November 2014 to mark the centenary of the First World War.
Wrap your mind around some intriguing questions at Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre. People of all ages can engage with science in extraordinary ways at Questacon with more than 200 hands-on exhibits in eight interactive galleries, as well as the foyer and outdoor Science Garden experiences. Questacon also has its own style of science theatre which allows you to sit back and watch crashes and explosions as you enjoy the fun and excitement of live science demonstrations.
See where Australia's political decisions are debated and decided at Parliament House where you can watch Australia's politicians in action at Question Time from 2pm on sitting days. Otherwise admire the architecturally stunning building, enjoy the renowned collection of Australian contemporary art or take a lift up to the roof of the building to enjoy a panoramic view of Canberra.
Come face to face with the famous, the infamous and the sometimes forgotten icons of Australian history, from the distant past to the absolute present, at the National Portrait Gallery. Visit the Treasures Gallery at the National Library of Australia and see beautiful, rare and unexpected gems from the Library's extraordinary collection of books, serials, manuscripts, photographs, music, oral histories, digital items and more.
In the nation's capital you can also watch some of Australia's elite athletes in training at the Australian Institute of Sport; celebrate the spirit of democracy at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House; or discover the secrets and events that helped shape our nation at the National Archives of Australia.
To find out more about the national attractions in the national capital, visit www.visitcanberra.com
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